Insider threats stories

Report reveals a disconnect between perceived and actual data security, with 63% of firms overestimating their protective measures despite record data breaches.

Microsoft's July 2024 Patch Tuesday update tackles 142 vulnerabilities, including two zero-day and five critical remote code execution flaws, urging prompt user action.

Integrity360 partners with Darktrace to integrate AI-driven IT and OT security into its MDR services, aiming to enhance threat detection and response capabilities across complex networks.

A 25% surge in 2023 data breaches hit UK firms, with ransomware impacting 75%. Average breach costs GBP £3.4 million, but only 31% do risk assessments.

The Ticketmaster data breach affected 560 million people, with personal data being sold for USD $500 million. AI-powered SIEM systems emerge as key in preventing such cyberattacks.

Australian organisations need to keep cyber risks in check to avoid incidents and liabilities.

Over 60% of Australian respondents reveal ransomware attacks as their topmost security concern in a new report by information management company, OpenText.

20% of UK businesses suffer data exposure linked to internal AI tool use, according to a new survey from cybersecurity firm RiverSafe.

Despite progress in perimeter security, the focus has shifted to private cloud networks, where insider threats prove costly.

50% of UK businesses fell victim to cybercrime in 2024, despite increased efforts in cybersecurity, with phishing being the leading attack method.

DTEX Systems' report warns that nation state actors are increasingly exploiting insider threats, escalating their interference and intellectual property theft. The issue necessitates urgent attention for enhancing defensive resilience of entities.

Ahead of World Backup Day, Barracuda's Matt Caffrey discusses the vital role of data backup, ever-growing cybersecurity threats and significance of immutable backups in an exclusive.

Claroty and Axonius announce a strategic partnership to enhance enterprise attack surface management, integrating cyber-physical systems and cybersecurity asset management to maximise cyber-resilience.

Data tampering's growing threat in the era of AI underscores the essential role of immutable backups in protecting business data.

Cado Security has upgraded its platform, offering enhanced analysis support for SaaS environments, set to strengthen responses to Microsoft 365 compromises for organisations spanning SaaS, on-premise and cloud environments.

While attackers leverage AI for phishing and automated attacks, it also bolsters defenders' toolkit with enhanced threat detection, email security, training, response, and application security.

DTEX Systems launches an AI Risk Assistant as an add-on to its InTERCEPT platform, leveraging generative AI to address insider threats and mitigate data loss with in-depth insights.

In 2024, securing APIs emerges as a critical task for CISOs, with 92% of organisations experiencing breaches due to increasing API adoption and sophisticated AI-powered hacking techniques.

Ransomware and phishing top cybersecurity concerns in Singapore, says Fortinet study. Increased remote working amplifies insider threats, with insufficient resource allocation also noted as a major hurdle.

Security firm Delinea acquires key cloud-based identity threat detection player Authomize, aiming to bolster its Privileged Access Management solutions and improve defences against identity-based attacks.